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Safer Practice, Safer Learning

A whole-organisation approach to safeguarding vulnerable adults for the learning and skills sector

Safer Practice, Safer Learning sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of further education colleges, adult and community learning providers and providers of work-based training in the Learning and Skills Sector in England.

Fortunately, cases of abuse in education and training provision are rare. However the reporting, to trusted staff, of abuse that occurs outside of the training and learning environment, is not uncommon. Education and training providers need to be prepared to deal with all aspects of creating a safer environment. Safer Practice, Safer Learning offers guidelines to education and training providers on producing supporting policies and procedures, as well as suggestions for raising awareness of abuse and strategies to deal with it amongst staff and learners.

Most importantly, this guide recommends creating a ‘safer’ learning environment that promotes well-being and security, essential for all learners and all staff. Whilst it is important to recognise that certain groups of people are legally identified as vulnerable, and to have relevant policies, procedures and practices in place, it is better to have fully inclusive and integrated ‘safer’ practices that apply to all staff and learners. This creates a safer environment for all.

Printed copies

Printed copies of these publications can also be ordered by quoting the following reference numbers:

Handbook with poster: 00491-2007BKT-EN
Leaflet (standard): 00494-2007LEF-EN
Leaflet (accessible): 00491-2007LEF-EN

from:

The DIUS Publications Orderline
Opening hours: 08:30 to 17:30
Tel. 0845-602 8032
Fax. 01375 484556
Minicom 0845-015 0030

Postal address for enquiries is:
DIUS Publications Orderline
PO Box 362, Europa Park, Grays, RH17 9AY
 

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